Pickin day before garbage day. best times?

**Ohio Scrapper** · 07-27-2011, 05:34 PM

I do my best on Saturdays and Sundays too. Doesn't seem to be as many other scrappers out there then. There are lot of people doing it around here too, but only if it fits their schedule and isn't too hot, cold, wet, etc. I actually had best best runs during this last heat wave...lol.

**Copper Head** · 08-09-2011, 05:54 PM

I find all times have a possibility, if say wed is a garbage day. The fun starts on Tues . But i also find at the last moment during garbage truck pick up one will get some hits from people put stuff out late. True about Hot or Cold , less competition during inclement weather.

**Motörhead** · 08-09-2011, 07:11 PM

I noticed early in the morning of pick up day their is so much more trash out. ( bin late to work few times) But the night before I always see the same scrappers trucks going by over an over each time they have more so I guess the best way is to drive your area a few times... After work. Before dinner. After dinner. Before bed. Wife wakes u in middle of night

**Copper Head** · 08-10-2011, 07:42 PM

well for me it comes down to filling up the truck . you never know what mother load you will find / garbage day or not . Seems that if you just get out on the road some how it happens. In our economy people consume & get rid of what disturbs them, much of it has metal. whats nice is many home owners are sensitive to the scrapers as they leave item in plane view
If i see the home owner i often say thank you & give a smile.

**rca987** · 06-06-2012, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by Copper Head

well for me it comes down to filling up the truck . you never know what mother load you will find / garbage day or not . Seems that if you just get out on the road some how it happens. In our economy people consume & get rid of what disturbs them, much of it has metal.

I agree. I live 15-20 miles away from the closest town, and anytime I take my truck somewhere, I make sure I bring it back at the very minimum, half full. But keep your eyes peeled and you'll be surprised.